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drive wheel
to rotate in a forward direction. To
stop
forward travel, pull the
levers back to the neutral position.
To
turn left
while moving forward, move the
left lever
back toward neutral to
slow the left drive wheel.
To
turn right
while moving forward, move the
right lever
back toward neutral to
slow the right drive wheel.
To make a
zero turn
to the
left
, pull the left lever back beyond neutral while
holding the right lever slightly ahead of neutral.
To make a
zero turn
to the
right
, pull the right lever back beyond neutral while
holding the left lever slightly ahead of neutral.
Pulling the
levers back
from the neutral position will cause the respective drive
wheels to rotate in a
reverse
direction (spring tension can be felt when moving
into reverse from neutral).
To turn to the left while backing, move the left lever forward toward neutral. To
turn to the right while backing, move the right lever forward toward neutral.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one lever
too much ahead of the other.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Operator may lose control of the machine, which may
cause damage to the machine or injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Use caution when making turns.
♦
Slow the machine down before making sharp turns.
4.1.3
Blade Engagement Switch: Located just left of center on the console (left side of
ignition switch). Switch must be
pulled out
to the “
ROTATE
” position to engage
the blades. Switch is pushed in to the “
STOP
” position to stop the blades.
4.1.4
Choke Control
(31 HP Daihatsu Gas Units Only)
: Located at lower center of console
(right side of ignition switch). Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. The
choke control is
pulled out
to be in the “
ON
” position and
pushed in
to be in the
“
OFF
” position.
DO NOT
run a warm engine with choke in the “ON” position.
4.1.5
Throttle Control: Located on console just right of center.
Throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving throttle lever
forward
will increase
engine speed and moving throttle lever
to the rear
will decrease engine speed.
4.1.6
Brake Lever: Located on left side of unit, just to the front of the console. The
brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive wheels.
Pull
the lever up and
rearward
to
engage
the brake.
Push
the lever
forward
and
down
to
disengage
the brake.
When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in
addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake
engaged when transporting.
4.1.7
Ignition Switch: Located on the lower center of console.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. The switch has three
positions “OFF”, “ON” and “START”. Insert the key into switch and rotate
clockwise to the “ON” position. Rotate clockwise to the next position to engage
the starter (key must be held against spring pressure in this position).
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